Tag: God

The Lord is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. Psalm 18:2 Our adversary shows us all kinds of imaginary rocks to depend on. But there is only one true rock, Jesus Christ who…

Rise up, O Lord, confront them, bring them down; rescue me from the wicked by Your sword. Psalm 17:13 Our adversary accuses us and tells us that our God is asleep or that He doesn’t care. This is not the attitude of David, the psalmist, who wrote this psalm. His faith was repeatedly tried and tested…

You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence. Psalm 16:11 God gives us faith that helps us to know the path of life. His principles, which are found in the Word of God give us life and happiness. He is the light of the…

I have set the Lord always before me, because He is at my right hand I will not be shaken. Psalm 16:8 This verse offers us a key insight into our fight with fear. It says, “that I have set the Lord always before me.” Fear likes to jump and dance in front of us, clamoring…

But the needy will not always be forgotten, nor the hope of the afflicted ever perish. Psalm 9:18 Being forgotten leads us down the pathway of fear. People become progressively needier the more that they become afraid. The needy offers fear wide open space to operate and exist daily. Fear limits creativity, blocks options and…

Those who know Your name will trust in You, for you Lord, have never forsaken those who seek You. Psalm 9:10 Freedom comes from knowing who will set you free. This scripture reveals the power of using and knowing God’s name to acquire freedom. Those who know the Lord’s name will also know what the Lord…

The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Psalm 9:9 When we feel burdened and oppressed, we especially long for a place of rest, a stronghold of safety where we can relax and enjoy our lives. We want freedom from our trouble, especially when there is no solution in…

For you have upheld my right and my cause; You have sat on Your throne, judging righteously. Psalm 9:4 Many people become fearful because they feel their rights have been trampled upon. We may feel that the cause that we fought for was worthless. However, it is God who decides what rights to give and what…

You made man ruler over the works of Your hands; You put everything under his feet. Psalm 8:6 The emotion of fear makes us feel helpless and inept. We feel dominated and insignificant. This verse is a reminder of why the Lord made us, to rule and reign even when our circumstances do not reflect this.…

Turn, O Lord, and deliver me; save me because of Your unfailing love. Psalm 6:4 One of the greatest reasons for fear is that we fear that the Lord has turned away from us and has not remembered us. We may feel that the Lord has forgotten our need for deliverance and help. But this verse…